Edmonton Population

• Alberta economy shifting but growth expected to stay strong, census data suggests

  Statistics Canada says Alberta's growth has lagged slightly behind the rest of Canada over the last few years.

  Economy

  Feb 9, 2022
  
• New City Plan lays foundation for next million residents of Edmonton

  Growth in Edmonton may have slowed due to a struggling economy and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but city hall is looking to the day when two-million people call Alberta's capital home.

  Politics

  Sep 14, 2020
  
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• Public invited to give final feedback on Edmonton City Plan that prioritizes infill development

  One of the main aspects of the plan is a focus on redevelopment as opposed to new developments. 

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2019
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• Census reveals Edmonton’s population has topped 972,000

  The 2019 Census has found Edmonton's population now sits at 972,223. The city is projected to reach one million by the end of 2020.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2019
• Edmonton’s 2019 census to launch April 1

  It's city census time again and this year's survey will be available to fill out online beginning Monday.

  Features

  Mar 29, 2019
• Edmonton economist warns of baby boom: ‘Be prepared’

  According to Statistics Canada, there were 50,560 children under the age of four in Edmonton in 2011. In 2016, that number jumped to 88,120.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2017
• A snapshot of Edmonton’s growth in 2016

  Edmonton is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada and according to a new report from the city, that isn't expected to slow down anytime soon.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2017
• Edmonton population grows by 2.5% but fewer people completed census

  The latest census shows Edmonton saw "moderate growth" between 2014 and 2016. The city's population grew by 2.5 per cent, to reach nearly 900,000.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2016
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• Edmonton region has Canada’s 2nd-highest population growth: stats

  Here we grow again. Here's a look at how the Edmonton region population compares to other booming areas across Canada.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2015
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• Edmonton Police Service wants to add 400 positions over five years

  Higher than expected population growth and more calls for service have Edmonton police asking for 400 additional positions over the next five years.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2014